Your New Company and Role

We’re partnering with a leading organisation seeking an experienced Lead SOC Analyst to join their team in Glasgow on a 12-month contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to take a leadership role within a 24/7 Security Operations Centre (SOC), protecting critical systems from cyber threats.

As a Level 2 SOC Analyst, you’ll not only monitor and respond to incidents but also provide guidance and support to junior team members. Your responsibilities will include:

• Continuous Monitoring: Oversee SIEM tools (including Splunk) to detect suspicious activity and ensure timely response.

• Incident Triage: Analyse alerts and logs to confirm genuine incidents and prioritise effectively.

• Initial Incident Response: Execute containment actions and escalate complex cases to senior analysts.

• Reporting & Documentation: Maintain detailed records of incidents and actions taken for tracking and analysis.

• Team Leadership: Provide direction and support to junior analysts during shifts and ensure smooth handovers.

• Tool Management: Assist in maintaining and optimising security tools for peak performance.
  
  What You’ll Need to Succeed

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to guide and mentor junior team members.

• Excellent problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and ability to work under pressure.

• Hands-on experience with Splunk in a SOC environment.

• Solid understanding of networking (TCP/IP, DNS), operating systems (Windows/Linux), and common cyber-attack techniques.

• A degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, IT, or equivalent experience.

• Certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CySA+, or similar are highly desirable.
  
  What You’ll Get in Return

• Competitive daily rate up to £633.

• 12-month contract with potential for extension.

• Opportunity to lead within a high-performing SOC team on mission-critical projects.
  
  

What you need to do now

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